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HS2 announcement delayed until next year

AN ANNOUNCEMENT about the second phase of the HS2 development has been delayed until next year.Read

HS2: Government's alleged failings come under scrutiny

THE alleged failings in the government's procedures into the impact of HS2 have come under further scrutiny today.Read

Decision to proceed with HS2 'taken without proper consultation'

The judicial review into the decision to approve HS2 has begun at the High Court this morning.Read

Redevelopment project almost derailed by HS2

A SCHEME that could create 650 jobs has narrowly avoided being derailed by HS2.Read

Anti-HS2 campaigners warn Cameron against judicial review cutbacks

ANTI HS2 campaigners have warned against David Cameron's plans to cutback on judicial reviews in a bid to boost Britain's economy, saying that 'not everything we find inconvenient is inherently wrong or malicious.'Read

'Keep your powder dry over HS2 compensation'

PUBLIC information sessions are being planned to help residents get their heads around the HS2 compensation packages.Read

Busy time for HS2 protestors

IT WAS a busy time for HS2 protesters as they took in the annual conferences of the three main political parties.Read

HS2 to be 'fast-tracked' according to government

The Government will 'fast-track plans' for HS2, the Transport Secretary has told The Independent newspaper in a move sure to anger those campaigning against it.Read

HS2 campaigners get first look at tunnel portal

CAMPAIGNERS got a first glimpse of the West Ruislip tunnel plan at the latest HS2 community forum and did not like what they saw.Read

Call for Lib Dem HS2 victims to quit party

AN ANTI-HS2 campaigner has called on Liberal Democrat members affected by the line to quit the party following Nick Clegg’s support for the scheme.Read

Incredulity as HS2 Ltd and DfT nominated for 'analysis' awards

In a move that would not look out of place in The Thick of It, HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport (DfT) have been nominated for an award honouring their 'analysis and use of evidence'.Read

New HS2 controversy over noise impact measurements

PROTESTERS against the High Speed 2 rail line are angry over the way the company behind it will measure the potential impact of noise from its trains.Read

Harefield anti-HS2 campaigners pledge to grill transport bosses

OPPONENTS of high speed rail have pledged to grill HS2 Ltd about survey work it recently carried out in the village.Read

New Transport Secretary appointed in reshuffle

It has been announced that Patrick McLoughlin, former Chief Whip, will replace Justine Greening as Transport Secretary.Read

HS2 campaign mascot is showing its age

A NEW white elephant is needed to fight what many believe will go on to be one.Read

Using M40 corridor would 'save billions' on HS2

AN EXPERT on high-speed rail has says moving the controversial HS2 line to the M40 corridor would save billions of pounds.Read

Influential Tories come out against HS2

STOP HS2 campaigners have welcomed the news that two former Conservative transport ministers have joined the battle to get the project cancelled.Read

HS2 petition calls for better environment planning

A PETITION of more than 1,000 signatures calls for better environmental planning for HS2 in Ickenham.Read

HS2 will cost £1bn before construction even starts

NEW figures show High Speed Rail is set to cost the Government £1billion before any construction work begins.Read

Some hard lessons for the new man at top of HS2

WELL, the new chairman of HS2, Doug Oakervee, was recently appointed, and showered himself straight away in unglory by declaring he needed to educate all of those who are against HS2.Read